Yves Saint-Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter Mens 2010

Rating: ** 1/2 (out of ****)



Highlights: Elegance of grey flannel and black
 
 

 
 
Lowlights: Flannel jumpsuits
 
 

 
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Viktor & Rolf, Fall/Winter 2010 Men's

Overview: This show was definitely a delightful suprise from the dutch oddball duo. One of my favorite of the season;

Rating: *** 1/2  (out of ****)

Highlights: Whimsical use of black and grey,  casual and formal

Lowlights: None.

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Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2010

Overview: There is definitely much in the way  of entertainment and novelty value, but I never got Rick Owens. I just don't see most of the clothing line as being very wearable. I would however select him, and not, say Ralph Lauren, to design the costumes for the next Mad Max movie (or Rihanna video). 




There is definitely a lot of buzz around RO. Will it last?

Rating: *1/2 (out of ****)

Highlights: Wrap around leather jackets  and coats

Lowlights: Too many to list: men in haltertops, squirrel furs, snakeskin boots, giant cannoli wraps, etc.

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John Galliano Fall/Winter 2010

Overview: Of all the  unconventional, visionary designers, for some reason, Galliano stands head and shoulders above the rest.  I can't quite explain why his far-out collections and trippy theatrical shows appeal to me whereas as those of other rogue designers (e.g. Rei Kawakubo, Rick Owers) simply annoy me. Maybe because's he's simply much, much better than the rest?



Rating: **** (out of ****)


Highlights: Victorian getups, samurai chic
 

 
 
Lowlights: Bustiers (men in lingerie is never, never a good idea).
 
 

 
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Gucci Fall/Winter 2010 Men's

Overview: What guy wouldn't want to look like James Bond? What guy would want to look like James Bond circa "The Spy Who Loved Me? That's a diferent question.  For the most part, I think Frida Giannini managed to pull off 70's chic.

Rating: *** (out of ****)

Highlights: Velvet jackets and turtlenecks.

Lowlights: Shiny velvet and loud print jackets

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Jean-Paul Gaulthier Fall/Winter 2010 Men's

Overview: Much has been already made of oddball Jean-Paul Gaulthier's bloody boxing theme, but maybe not for the reasons he envisioned.  Painting the models with blood may have seemed to be a good idea at the time but DSquared beat him to the punch (bad pun)  this very season with a bloody hockey theme.

The other notoriety comes from a picture of JPG with Chris Brown, which looks eerily similar to the infamous Rihanna bruised pic.

Anyways, as for the show, it was imspired by boxing gear, but boxers don't wear much-- at least the ones I've fought.  Go Figure.

Highlights: Boxing shoes/boots, leather "motorcycle" pants

Copright all images: GQ.com

Lowlights: Typical JPG wierdness, skirts, etc.

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Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010 men's

Overview: I've grown to enjoy the Louie V men's collection ever since designer Paul Hebers took over from dress-wearing icon Marc Jacobs a couple years ago or so. This earthy colours  were a welcome change from many other labels which preached dreary shades of black and grey for the season.

Rating: *** (out of ****)



Highlights: bags (obviously), boots, gloves, sports jacket and dress pants combinations.
 
 

 
Lowlights: Not many, but I'd go with oversized dress shirts worn un-tucked and sports jackets with side "patches"

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